United States v. Perez-Morales
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Carlos Francisco Perez-Morales appeals the district court’s judgment, following a
Perez contends that the district court abused its discretion by denying his request for another attorney at his sentencing hearing. We conclude that the district court did not abuse its discretion because the court’s inquiry was adequate and there was no showing of a conflict between Perez and his counsel that was so great that it resulted in a total lack of communication preventing an adequate defense. See United States v. McClendon, 782 F.2d 785, 789 (9th Cir. 1986).
We decline to consider Perez’s ineffective assistance of counsel claim on direct appeal. See United States v. Ross, 206 F.3d 896, 900 (9th Cir. 2000).
AFFIRMED.
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Reference
- Full Case Name
- United States v. Carlos Francisco PEREZ-MORALES
- Status
- Published